phobos

General

Target

c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b.exe
Size

56KB
Sample

221230-fwed1sfa45
MD5

715bb8ece6c740ab68a9aa2f4eb0aa04
SHA1

6fef9bbee0ef34c8e0bbc2510eb14c7751329577
SHA256

c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b
SHA512

2e0945f4bd9ab7b8ffc05da7ecbf18fadffd20210ac5537bb2e6b3e1f65a41f7b0e16a34772afdef20c7a9235e1487d85e21024a8da64c84bd90d59c7d37e2a2
SSDEEP

1536:bNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJBRWvKIIGNOHRG47:bQRrmzwR5JTWSyIQw

Score

10^/10

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\info.hta

Ransom Note

All your files have been encrypted! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message C31B8F3C-3398 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: [email protected] You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Emails

[email protected]

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta

Ransom Note

All your files have been encrypted! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message FD9B0F16-3398 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: [email protected] You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Emails

[email protected]

Targets

- Target
  
  c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b.exe
- Size
  
  56KB
- MD5
  
  715bb8ece6c740ab68a9aa2f4eb0aa04
- SHA1
  
  6fef9bbee0ef34c8e0bbc2510eb14c7751329577
- SHA256
  
  c8d9a9758516d5a8936bd3bc01a9997fb677ed1dc54081caa985883935ff092b
- SHA512
  
  2e0945f4bd9ab7b8ffc05da7ecbf18fadffd20210ac5537bb2e6b3e1f65a41f7b0e16a34772afdef20c7a9235e1487d85e21024a8da64c84bd90d59c7d37e2a2
- SSDEEP
  
  1536:bNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJBRWvKIIGNOHRG47:bQRrmzwR5JTWSyIQw
Score

10^/10

phobos evasion persistence ransomware spyware stealer
- Phobos
  Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.
  ransomware phobos
- Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess
- Deletes shadow copies
  Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
  ransomware
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
  ransomware evasion
- Deletes backup catalog
  Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.
  ransomware
- Modifies Windows Firewall
  evasion
- Modifies extensions of user files
  Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.
  ransomware
- Checks computer location settings
  Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
- Drops startup file
- Reads user/profile data of web browsers
  Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
  spyware stealer
- Adds Run key to start application
  persistence
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
behavioral1 behavioral2